According to Lex Sisney’s Organizational Physics framework, entropy is a concept that refers to the tendency of an organization to become disorganized and chaotic over time if left unchecked. Entropy is the opposite of order and represents the degree of
In a recent New York Times interview, Tobi Lutke, CEO of Shopify, used the term “trust battery” to refer to something that we’re all familiar with but we may not always articulate well: monitoring the current level of trust between
My friend and client Russell Benaroya, CEO at Everymove.com spoke this weekend at the second annual Dent the Future conference in Sun Valley. Russell’s topic was “Entrepreneurs Need Coaches” and I thought he had some great insights that every entrepreneur
Have you ever wanted something only to rue the day you actually got it? Recently, I had a simple but profound lesson that really taught me the value of “be careful what you wish for.” I’m really lucky to live
How Can You Play to Your Strengths and Up-level Others? Summary Insight: If you’re not leading from your Genius Zone, you’re wasting energy, losing edge, and dragging your team with you. This article shows you how to flip the switch.
This article is for leaders who seek an edge in navigating a personal or organizational crisis. You’re either on top of events or events are on top of you. – Pat Riley A good warrior must always assess his present
Last week, I was invited to speak to a group of college students at the Next Generation Summit at UCSB. I knew that most of them were probably under extreme pressure from their parents, peers, and society to go forth
I lost 35 pounds and several sizes in three months. I didn’t do it by dieting. I did it by changing the way I eat. There’s a difference. What led me to this was thinking about my health in a
A Little Book of f-laws is a free collection of 13 common sins of management by management consultants Ackoff, Addison, and Bibb. One f-law in particular stands out for me as something that’s all too true. It’s about the tendency
